Gabriela Lahaie Luna, MD
About Gabriela Lahaie Luna, MD
Titles
Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon
Certifications
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Ophthalmology – American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and Honors
2023, Perlman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Beta Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society
2021, Ophthalmology 360- Best of ASOPRS
2020, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) MIT Annual conferenceOutstanding Poster Award Finalist
2019, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Retreat Resident Awardee
2014-2016, Outstanding clinical performance in Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Family Medicine and Psychiatry, Faculty of Med, University of Ottawa
2015, Final Clerkship Bursary, University of Ottawa
2014, Canadian Critical Care Conference, Best Poster Presentation
2013, American Paediatric Society/ Paediatric Research Scholarship
2012, Summa cum laude distinction for Bachelors in Science Degree
2012, University Silver Medal Faculty of Science Convocation, University of Ottawa
2012, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Summer Studentship Scholarship
2012-2015, Faculty of Medicine Education Bursary, University of Ottawa
2011, Brinson Partner’s Scholarship Award, University of Ottawa
2011, Undergrad Research Opportunity Program Scholarship, University of Ottawa
2009-2012, Dean’s Honor list, University of Ottawa
2009, President’s scholarship finalist, University of Ottawa
2009-2010, Entrance Admission Scholarship and Education Bursary, University of Ottawa
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
2021-present, Panamerican Society of Oculoplastics- Sociedad Panamericana de Oculoplastia (SOPANOP)
2021-present, Panamerican Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO)
2021-present, Latin Ophthalmologists in the US (LATINOUS)
2021-present, AAO Minority Ophthalmology Mentorship Program
2020-present, Women in Ophthalmology- Member in Training Membership
2019-present, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) - Member in Training Membership
2016-present, Canadian Ophthalmology Society- Member in Training Membership
2016-present, American Academy of Ophthalmology- Member in Training Membership
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
2022-present, Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases (SAGE Journals), Journal Reviewer
2020-present, Translational Vision Science & technology (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology), Journal Reviewer
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Residency
Ophthalmology - Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada
Fellowship
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Pennsylvania/ Scheie Eye Institute/ Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2022
Go, C, Chien, L, Lahaie Luna, G, Briceño, Changes in Choroidal Thickness and Choroidal Vascularity Index in Thyroid Eye Disease: A Systematic Review. Orbit, November 2022. DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2022.2146726
Go, C, Lahaie Luna, G, Briceño, C. Epidemiological Trends and Survival Outcomes for Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Head and Neck Region. International Journal of Dermatology, November 2022. DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16459
Meer, E, Nguyen, B, Lahaie Luna, G, Kim, D, Bautista, S, McGeehan, B, Giordano, C, Etzkorn, J, Miller, C, Briceño, C. Sebaceous Carcinoma of the face treated with Mohs Micrographic surgery. Dermatologic Surgery, October 2022. DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003603
Minaker, S, Mason, R, Lahaie Luna, G, Farahvash, A, Garg, A, Bhambra, S, Bapat, P, Muni, R. Changes in aqueous and vitreous inflammatory cytokine levels in proliferative diabetic retinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis . Nature Eye, June 2022. DOI:10.1038/s41433-022-02127
Go, C, Chien, L, Lahaie Luna, G, Briceno, C. Epidemiology of Product-Related Ocular Injuries in the United States from 2001 to 2020. Journal of Emergency Medicine, April 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2022.04.019
2021
Minaker, S, Mason, R, Lahaie Luna, G, Farahvash, A, Garg, A, Bhambra, S, Bapat, P, Muni, R. Changes in aqueous and vitreous inflammatory cytokine levels in diabetic macular edema: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Ophthalmology, April 2021. DOI: 10.1111/aos.14891
2020
Lahaie Luna, G, Parel, JM, Gonzalez, A, Hopman, et al (2020) Validating the use of a stereoscopic robotized teleophthalmic drone slit lamp. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, October 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2020.10.005
Lahaie Luna, G, Parel, JM, Gonzalez, A, Hopman, et al (2020) Preliminary data- validating the use of a stereoscopic robotized teleophthalmic drone slit lamp. Investigative Ophthalmology& Visual Science, June 2020, Vol.61, 1845.
Minaker, SA, Mason, RH, Lahaie Luna, G , et al. (2020) Changes in aqueous and vitreous inflammatory cytokine levels in neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systemic review and meta analysis. Acta Ophthalmology, June 2020. DOI: 10.1111/aos.14537
2019
Ing, E. B., Lahaie Luna, G, Pagnoux, C, et al (2019) The incidence of giant cell arteritis in Ontario, Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, February 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2018.03.002
2017
Ing, E. B., Lahaie Luna, G, Toren, A., Chen, J. J., Torun, N., Jakpor, A., Jordan, D. (2017). Multivariable prediction model for suspected giant cell arteritis : development and validation. Clinical Ophthalmology, November 2017. DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S151385
2015
Lahaie Luna, G, Ing, E. (2015) Is there any evidence for treating younger patients with lutein supplementation to prevent macular degeneration? The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis- Experts on Call Questions. November 2015.
Lahaie Luna, G, Ing, E. (2015) The role of aspirin treatment after a retinal arterial stenosis. The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis- Experts on Call Questions. November 2015
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2023
Lahaie Luna, G An update on Mohs micrographic surgery for periocular Sebaceous Carcinoma, 51rst Anniversary Scheie Eye Institute Meeting 2023
Lahaie Luna, G A case of refractory periorbital inflammation- Pemphigus foliaceous, 51rst Anniversary Scheie Eye Institute Meeting 2023
2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Meer, E,, Bautista, S, McGeehan, B, Etzkorn, J, Miller, C, Briceño, C. Outcomes of periocular Sebaceous Carcinoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. Podium Presentation. European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) 40th Annual conference, Nice, France, 2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Kratky, V. Leprosy infection mimicking inflammatory response to periorbital and facial dermal fillers. Poster Presentation. European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) 40th Annual conference, Nice, France, 2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Napiere, E, Katowitz, W, Binenbaum, G, Revere, K. Timing of primary frontalis synthetic sling surgery in simple congenital ptosis and blepharophimosis. Poster Presentation. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual meeting, Chicago, IL, 2022
Napiere, E, Lahaie Luna, G, Katowitz, W, Binenbaum, G, Revere, K. Survival of FCI vs Visitec slings for initial frontalis suspension in children with congenital ptosis. Poster Presentation. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual meeting, Chicago, IL, 2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Kratky, V. Leprosy infection mimicking inflammatory response to periorbital and facial dermal fillers. Poster Presentation. Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Monterey, CA, 2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Katowitz, W. Recurrent orbital Alveolar soft part sarcoma post exenteration. Podium Presentation. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Spring Scientific Symposium 2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Briceno, C, Shanti, R, Chalian, A. Recurrent Odontogenic keratocyst with orbital apex. Poster Presentation. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Spring Scientific Symposium 2022
Lahaie Luna, G, Katowitz, W. Recurrent orbital Alveolar soft part sarcoma post exenteration. Podium Presentation. 148th Anniversary Meeting 50th Anniversary Scheie Eye Institute Meeting 2022
2021
Lahaie Luna, G, Katowitz, W. Eyelid incision sparing lateral wall decompression in pediatric thyroid eye disease: A lateral transconjunctival approach. Podium Presentation. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual meeting 2021
Lahaie Luna, G, Kratky, V. Leprosy infection mimicking inflammatory response to periorbital and facial dermal fillers. Poster Presentation. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual meeting 2021
Ramakrishnan, M, Lahaie Luna, G, Bautista, S, Katowitz, W. Balloon Dacryoplasty and Monocanalicular Stenting Outcomes in Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. Podium Presentation. ARVO Annual meeting 2021 (virtual)
Lahaie Luna, G, Kratky, V. Leprosy infection mimicking inflammatory response to periorbital and facial dermal fillers. Podium Presentation. Canadian Ophthalmological Society (Ophthalmic Pathology session) Annual Meeting 2021(virtual)
Lahaie Luna, G, Quinn, M, Kratky, V, Farmer, J. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus presenting as bilateral blepharitis: case report and literature review. Podium Presentation. Canadian Ophthalmological Society (Ophthalmic Pathology session) Annual Meeting 2021(virtual)
Lectures by Invitation
2023
Lahaie Luna, G, Orbital Decompression in Children for Thyroid Eye Disease: How to Avoid All Skin Incisions via a Conjunctival Approach. Invited Speaker, Lecture Presentation. Edwin & Fannie Gray Hall Centre for Human Appearance Symposium: Update on Head and Neck Reconstruction. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 2023.
Lahaie Luna, G, An update on Pediatric Nasolacrimal duct obstruction, dacryocystoceles and dacryosyctitis. Invited Speaker, Lecture Presentation. Panamerican Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 2023
Lahaie Luna, G, Disruptive Technologies in anophthalmic Socket Reconstruction. Invited Speaker, Lecture Presentation. Panamerican Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 2023